Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover (Canada-grown)

A hardy, nitrogen-fixing biennial legume perfect for soil enrichment, erosion control, pollinator habitats, and sustainable farming.

Enhance your soil and support sustainable land management with Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover (Canada-grown). Scientifically known as Melilotus officinalis, this hardy biennial legume thrives in USDA Zones 3–9 and is valued for its adaptability, nitrogen-fixing ability, and vibrant yellow blooms.

During its first year, it develops a deep taproot and dense foliage that improves soil structure and prevents erosion. In its second year, it produces tall stems with clusters of fragrant yellow flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Perfect for cover cropping, soil enrichment, forage, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement, this Canada-adapted variety is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly. By planting Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover, you reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers while improving long-term soil health.

Key Features

Nitrogen-Fixing Legume – Enriches soil naturally, reducing fertilizer use.

Deep Taproot – Improves soil aeration & helps break up compaction.

Pollinator-Friendly – Fragrant yellow blossoms attract bees & butterflies.

Versatile Applications – Ideal for cover crops, forage, erosion control & biodiversity projects.

Drought & Climate Tolerant – Adapted to Canadian conditions; thrives in USDA Zones 3–9.

Biennial Lifecycle – First year builds roots, second year blooms & reseeds.

Seed Label Info

Purity: ≥ 90%

Germination Rate: 80–90% (under ideal conditions)

Weed Seed: ≤ 0.5%

Other Crop Seeds: ≤ 1%

Inert Matter: ≤ 2%

Origin: Canada-grown for climate resilience

Lot Number & Test Date: Provided on packaging

Best Uses / Plant Types

Cover cropping & green manure

Soil enrichment & nitrogen fixation

Forage for livestock

Pollinator gardens & habitat restoration

Roadside, slope & erosion control projects

Naturalized meadows & land reclamation

Benefits & Performance

Adds organic matter & nutrients back into soil

Suppresses weeds & improves soil structure

Supports pollinators & biodiversity

Thrives in a wide range of soils (clay, loam, sandy)

Excellent drought tolerance once established

Provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for sustainable farming

How & When to Apply

When to Plant:

Spring: For strong root establishment & first-year growth.

Fall: For natural stratification & spring germination.

Seeding Rate: ~10–15 lbs per acre (alone) or adjust when mixing.

Depth: Sow ¼–½ inch deep in well-drained soil.

Watering: Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days). Drought-tolerant once mature.

Lifecycle: Vegetative growth first year, yellow blooms & seed production second year.

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover?

Because it’s more than just a cover crop—it’s a soil healer, pollinator magnet, and sustainable farming solution. Canada-grown for climate resilience, it ensures robust growth, soil fertility, and eco-friendly land management.

Ideal For

Farmers improving soil fertility without chemicals

Gardeners enriching poor or compacted soils

Ranchers needing reliable forage & grazing crops

Land managers restoring degraded sites

Pollinator enthusiasts creating biodiversity havens

Available Sizes

5 lb bag – Small lawns & overseeding

10 lb bag – Medium-sized lawns

15 lb bag – Larger residential areas

20 lb bulk bag – Parks & large landscapes